What's news
NZ blackcurrants are back in the news. A preliminary study by Plant & Food Research has just been released which shows that natural chemicals from blackcurrants may help breathing in some types of asthma.
Researchers found a compound from a New Zealand blackcurrant may reduce lung inflammation in allergy-induced asthma. You can read more on this exciting report here
Welcome
It is the blue/purple/black colour of blackcurrants that is of particular interest because the colour is caused by the anthocyanins which have an exceptionally strong antioxidant activity.
Our Website
This is the website of Blackcurrants NZ Ltd, a company which has a representation role for the NZ Blackcurrant industry.
Parts of this website are available for industry members only, and are accessible by password only. If you believe you are eligible, and require a password, please email manager@blackcurrant.co.nz
This website is also to provide information about our industry, our products, and where they can be bought. You are welcome to browse our website, and read the information that is held. We are proud of NZ blackcurrants - a product about which new information is becoming available regularly. Be sure to come back often for updates.
2008 International Blackcurrant Conference
The 2008 International Blackcurrant Conference was held in Christchurch, 18 - 21 November 2008.
A report on the conference is available from here.